Thank you to my dear friend Julie who introduced me to pudding shots! I'm going to make a bold claim here - Pudding shots are the new Jello shot. If these have not made an appearance at any of your friends' parties yet, then prepare to become an instant hero among your group. These are imperative for any Girls' Weekend or Bachelorette Party. They are also going to be amazing at my upcoming Halloween Party.
Pudding shots are creamy little alcohol-infused spoonfuls of HEAVEN. They are great for you, the hostess, because you can make them a week ahead of time and freeze them. There are a million flavor variations to suit your party and your tastes.
Here is the basic recipe:
1 small box of INSTANT chocolate pudding
3/4 C Milk (skim works fine)
1/4 C Vodka
1/2 C Bailey's Irish cream
8 oz Extra Creamy Cool Whip
Mix the pudding mix with the milk with an electric mixer. Then add the booze and mix. Then add the cool whip and mix. Put into small cups and freeze. Serve with little spoons. Makes 24 2oz. servings.
Variations:
- White Chocolate instant pudding mix with Kahlua instead of Bailey's. (Use slightly less than 1/2 Cup or it will taste too boozy.)
- Turtle instant pudding mix (they only carry this flavor around X-mas, so stock up when you see it!) with Caramel Bailey's.
- Chocolate instant pudding mix with Mint Bailey's or peppermint schnapps.
- French Vanilla instant pudding mix with 1/3 C Amaretto instead of the Bailey's.
- I haven't tried this one yet, but imagine that Banana instant pudding mix and Brandy or Rum would be divine. If someone tries this combo, let me know how it turns out!
HOSTESS TIPS:
- You can get 2 oz plastic cups with lids at GFS or other restaurant supply stores. I know GFS has mini spoons, too. The lids are key because then you can stack the shots in your freezer.
- If you have a hard time getting the pudding shot mix into the little cups, you might try putting the pudding shot mix into a large plastic bag and cutting off the corner of the bag, thus creating a way to "pipe" the mix into the little cups. Personally, I did okay just scooping the pudding shot mix with a measuring cup and dripping it into the little cups.
- Top the shot with a little dollop of whipped cream for extra flair.
I have been making these for nearly 10 years now. I will share a few secrets. I NEVER use instant pudding, it takes a little longer but the taste is so much better with cook and serve. The key to cook and serve is to make the pudding first on the stove using just 1C of milk (I also use the large boxes of pudding). I add 1 tub of whipped cream cheese while the pudding is still hot and stir until creamy. Once cool I add the booze and the cool whip! Cherry Pie Filling on top of Vanilla Pudding laced with Godiva White Chocolate Liquore is pretty sinful. Happy partying ladies.
ReplyDeletewhipped cream cheese? Like Philadelphia?
Deletewhat do u sub for the irish cream
DeleteThere is a local bar here that has these! They call them pudding pops - I've been looking for a recipe for so long! :)
ReplyDeleteUse a ice cream or cookie scoop would be an easy way also. I am definitely going to try these for our next party!
ReplyDeleteAny one of these recipes would be great in a trifle dessert. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteThese sound great but I'm not a fan of cool whip (or whipped cream in general) - what happens if you omit the cool whip?
ReplyDeleteThey are too thin and wont turn out right. You need the added cool whip for the fluffyness of the recipe.
DeleteTwo boxes of any instant pudding, 6 oz (total) liquor(s) of choice, 1 c. milk... Beat 2 mins. PERFECT pudding consistency... Freezing is optional... whipped cream is only needed if you want to garnish. And if you DO, I suggest whipping in about 2 oz liquor to 8oz Cool Whip. Mmmmm
DeleteI do t like the "fakeness" of cool whip so I use the real whipped cream in the fridge section of your local store (reddi- whip).
DeleteIt freezes up just fine and is Soooo creamy!
I do t like the "fakeness" of cool whip so I use the real whipped cream in the fridge section of your local store (reddi- whip).
DeleteIt freezes up just fine and is Soooo creamy!
JLew - you could try it! The consistency would be totally different. These pudding shots are very thick, almost like ice cream once they are frozen. I hardly taste the cool whip in the finished product. It just helps them freeze well and gives a good texture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments, everyone. I can't believe how many hits this post has been getting lately! Gotta love pinterest. :)
To make the variations kind the chocolate pudding with peppermint schnapps. Do I follow the recipe and just add these or mix just these two things?
ReplyDeleteFollow the basic recipe but substitute peppermint schnapps for the Baileys.
ReplyDeleteI can't find the little condiment cups anywhere - think it would be okay to serve from small bowls or even small cups? Think I should still freeze it or just serve it chilled?
ReplyDeletegfs has them
Deletewal mart has them!
Deletebevmo has them
DeleteI guess you could try little Dixie cups but you wouldn't have lids
DeleteAmazon is where I get mine along with everything else. Lol
DeleteSahm I Am - I buy them at Party City I don't know if it is a national chain, but try a 'party' supply store.
ReplyDeleteSounds great & I can't wait to make them!!
ReplyDeleteSAHM I AM - maybe you could just use those Dixie bathroom cups and put a piece of cardboard between each level to stack them in the freezer. They taste much better frozen - kinda like alcoholic ice cream.
ReplyDeleteThese would make great adult pudding popsicles too, for those hot summer days. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving where youre going with this. Bring on those hot summer days. Lol
DeleteI also use cheesecake pudding and Tequila Rose and another one I make is vanilla pudding with orange vodka and triple sec....YUMMY. Liquor stores also usually have the cups
ReplyDeleteHow much tequila rose? Still use the vodka?
DeleteIs it necessary to put vodka in them? Has anyone tried any without vodka?
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ReplyDeleteyou just need 3/4 c of any kind of alcohol - cheesecake pudding with 1/2 c. vanilla schnapps and 1/4 c. cherry schnapps is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteJust a tip from someone who's made these for years....add a packet of plain knox gelatin to the milk and let sit for 5 minutes before mixing. It'll help the pudding shots have more of a "set" to them, if you put the pudding shots in the little condiment cups and freeze them for 8 hours, you won't have to use a spoon...they'll come out alot like jello shots with a quick swipe of the tongue around the edges.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to try these at the race in Charlotte next week end. we usually have jello shots .
ReplyDeletechocolate pudding with 1/4c cherry liqueur and 1/2c Talea (amaretto cream liqueaur)= choc. covered cherry pie. pour on oreo crusts & garnish with pie filling and shaved chocolate
ReplyDeleteRecently turned 21 and new to the alcohol thing.. Do you think white chocolate liqueur would work instead of bailey's?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely yes!
DeleteCan I refridgerate them not freeze so they are.just like pudding? Anyone try that?
ReplyDeleteI am making these for New Years Eve with coconut pudding/baileys/coconut rum and putting them in little chocolate dessert cups. They will be the hit of the party!
ReplyDeleteWe have tried to refrigerate them before but they just didnt set. There is to much alcohol in them.
ReplyDeleteAnyone have any ideas how to make a chocolate caramel pudding shot?? I would love to try that!
ReplyDeleteUV or Smirnoff has a Caramel flavored vodka out now. I would use that plus the chocolate pudding for them Courtney!
ReplyDeletecups and covers are available at Walmart in paper plate/cup area
ReplyDeleteI'm gearing up to make these to bring to the Bon Jovi concert! I figure once they are frozen, I'll throw them into a cooler with ice...maybe making them a little like soft-serve once we get there!
ReplyDeleteI've decided on:
-vanilla pudding with vodka & peach schnapps
-chocolate pudding with amaretto and godiva chocolate liqueur
-pistachio pudding with ... well, i'm not actually sure yet. maybe whipped vodka?
i'll let you know how they are!
ps - thanks for these delightful shooters...via pinterest!
Sounds like great flavors combinations - especially the godiva ones! Yum.
DeleteQuestion, Couldn't find the Extra Creamy Cool Whip, is regular ok. And when you mix the Cool Whip in, is it straight out of the freezer?
ReplyDeleteThe Cool Whip will mix better if it is NOT frozen. You can microwave it for 5 seconds and stir, then 5 more seconds and stir if you don't feel like waiting for it to thaw. I haven't tried regular Cool Whip in the recipe, but I'd imagine it would be fine.
DeleteI just made these for the 1st time and they were AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteChocolate with kahlua and vanilla rum
Cheesecake with vanilla rum and black cherry rum
Pistachio with whipped vodka and pineapple
I made the pudding with skim milk per the directions on the box and let it set for 30 minutes. Then I added cool whip and liquor. I used both regular and extra creamy cool whip, thawed, and tasted no difference. I also only used the recommended 1/4 c kahlua which I highly endorse vs an entire 1/2 c. Froze for about 6 hours and they were perfect consistency. What an awesome party starter!
Good to know about using regular Cool Whip. Thanks for reading!
DeleteI tried your basic recipe but I used banana pudding and Captain Morgan rum. My husband nearly fell off his chair! These are his 2 favorite things. Wife of the year!
ReplyDeleteYUM! Sounds like a great combo!
DeleteHello, from reading the comments it sounds like the pudding shots have a consistancy of ice cream, right? I would like to make them more like pudding. Any ideas?
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DeleteThis is the only way I know how to make them. They taste like a cross between pudding and ice cream to me. Earlier in the comments someone mentioned just making pudding the regular way and substituting liquor for some of the milk. I have never tried it! Let me know if you try it and it works!
DeleteAfter freezing them, you can bring them to room temperature and the consistency softens. Experiment to find that sweet spot between harder like ice cream when frozen and too soupy when warm, and you should get what you're looking for.
Deletecan many days in advance can I make these and keep in the fridge? how long do they last in the fridge?
ReplyDeletecan many days in advance can I make these and keep in the fridge? how long do they last in the fridge?
ReplyDeleteYou actually need to keep them in the freezer so they will taste great for at least a month!
DeleteCheesecake and Rum Chata make a great combo! Frozen is great, as many have said, but I always end up taking them to a big camping event and it is impossible to keep them frozen (no, I don't have room for a dry ice cooler) and they end up thawing out and STILL are amazing! Everyone loves them. This year I'm going to try Lemon pudding with Lemoncello and crumbled lemon snaps on top.
ReplyDeleteThe lemon combo sounds fabulous!
Deletewhere can i buy the tiny spoons?
ReplyDeletewhere can I buy the tiny spoons?
ReplyDeleteI buy them at GFS or Meijer.
Deletehow long before serving should i take them out of the freezer?
ReplyDeletehow long befor eseving them do i take them out of the freezer
ReplyDeleteWe eat them directly out of the freezer - just like ice cream!
DeleteDon't freeze them. Just refrigerate like pudding. Make sure they have pudding consistency.
ReplyDeleteWould I need to change the recipe in order to keep a pudding consistency
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. You have been such a blessing to me this morning! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDo you serve these when the appetizers come out or as a dessert?
ReplyDeleteWhich every want. Appetizers would be good.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying this and I actually found chocolate shot glasses at one of my local grocers on clearance after Christmas
ReplyDeleteOH WOW - that sounds perfect!!
DeleteI also make some pudding shots with strawberry pudding, & banana schnapps,,yummmm. Also one with vanilla pudding, coconut rum, lime juice, and crushed pineapple,(not drained), also yummm. lol they love these at the campground.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find strawberry pudding?
Deletethe strawberry pudding is at walmart, when I find it I stock up on it, as it's not always in stock.
DeleteMy friends always want me to bring both Jell-O shots and pudding shots to our parties! But storing them and transporting them has always been a hassle! Then I found these 14 1/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 inch plastic boxes. They are the perfect size to store 45 shots at a time. Now I can pull them all out of the freezer at once, put them in a cooler and cover with ice for longer trips. They are at Walmart!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have dozens of recipes. Our favorites are:
"Beam Me Up Scotty" uses 1/4 C each Kahlua, Bsyleys and 99 Bananas with Banana Pudding.
"Caramel Apple Pie" uses Apple liqueur with Butterscotch Pudding
"Death By Chocolate" uses Godova Chocolate Liquer, Creme De Cocoa and Hershey's Instant Chocolate Pudding
"Screaming Orgasms" use Kahlua, Bayley's and Amaretto with Vanilla Pudding.
You are a true innovator! Thanks for the tips! I love learning new variations.
DeleteBy the way, I am known for making my Jell-O shots strong. To make the pudding shots stronger I tried using Bayley's instead of milk, but they came out too thin. I can't whip the powder to a pudding consistency without milk. Any suggestions out there?
ReplyDeleteSomeone mentioned adding plain gelatin to their milk above.. Maybe try adding some gelatin to your Bailey's?
DeleteI fill mini ice cream cones lined with chocolate rimmed with sprinkles! 😊
ReplyDeleteOh wow that sounds like a beautiful presentation. Yum!
DeleteCould you put these in a popsicle mold, and would they hold up when you take them out?
ReplyDeleteI don't think they would hold up as popsicles. They are more the consistency of soft serve ice cream and you eat them with a spoon.
DeleteI made them... It was lengthy but everyone loved them. 3 failed but those were for the make jello shots . I made kid friendly ones too because the kids were jealous.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone ever tried making them with almond milk or Soy milk. I love pudding shots and have a friend that's lactose intolerant. She loves them too but can only ever eat one.
ReplyDeleteI made Apple pie pudding shots tonite with vanilla pudding, Apple vodka, conchata, milk and whipped cream. They taste good but they have a lot of an alcohol taste. Will freezing make that better?
ReplyDeleteGreat Pudding Shots it can a Hangover protection. Fun to look thru. I was impressed what a fine texture your bread had. Very very nice. It's been a long time since I have used sour dough starter. I almost forgot about it.
ReplyDeletePuddung Shots! Seems like a great party already. Very innovative. Only thing I am concerned about is pudding shot means sweet+alcohol which can give you a serious hangover. So just don't forget to carry anti hangover drink to make sure you don't regret these amazing shots.
ReplyDeletehas anyone made them with fireball whiskey or just whiskey and if you did which ingredient did you swap with
ReplyDeleteOnly thing I am concerned about is pudding shot means sweet+alcohol which can give you a serious hangover. So just don't forget to carry anti hangover drink to make sure you don't regret these amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteI tried them with banana pudding and both with a brandy and with rum. I liked the rum better. I also used a mini vanilla wafer on the bottom of the cup (to act as a crust) and stuck one wafer on the top for a little decoration. Loved them! Will do in the future for our girls get togethers.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Looks like an awesome party. Very creative idea. My only concern is that pudding shots mix sweetness with alcohol, which could lead to a serious hangover. So, don't forget to take Dotshot - the hangover antioxidants drink to ensure you can enjoy these amazing shots without any regrets!
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